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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 293.08 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 293.08 and 172.66 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 293.08 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/293.08 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 293.08 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 50,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,603.19/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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